JimH wrote:
My guess is the driftboat/trailer with tires was still no more than 1500 lbs and probably closer to 1000. Those of you who tow with yours, should I expect high revs to maintain 65-70 going up mountains with this type of load? How many RPMs should I expect up to 6000 ft?
I'm guessing what is going on is a combination of knowing your actual weights and managing your expectations. I think weight estimate is rather low. I'm on a rescue team that uses basic 16' aluminum jon boats with 25 hp outboards for flood rescue. Boat and motor combined weigh over 600 pounds with a tank of gas. That's a basic boat, doesn't even have a battery in it. Add a trailer and you're at 1000. Your driftboat, if it has a decent size motor with forward controls could easily be 2500-3000 pounds going down the road. If it is that heavy, that's enough weight to make a small V8 really rev, especially trying to run 70 up a 6% grade. You might be much happier if you either slow down to 55 on the hills (probably won't make you happy), trade your Explorer for a new Ecoboost Expedition, or continue to tow with your diesel F450.
